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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1939

Page

6

Olmstead Dinner and Bridge Party At Country Club

Lt Col and Mrs M E Olmstead hosted a Thursday night dinner and bridge party at the Country Club. Eight tables of contract were played with family prizes awarded to top finishers Prof and Mrs T N Hoover high, Prof and Mrs William Oliver Martin second, Dr and Mrs Herman G James third, and Prof and Mrs H E Benz in fourth place.

M. E. Olmstead Morris Ave Country Club T. N. Hoover William Oliver Martin Herman G. James H. E. Benz

Ferguson Host Bridge Party At Country Club

Mr and Mrs C M Ferguson entertained friends at a six table bridge party at the Country Club. Prizes: men high Hayden McCaskill, second A R Kresge, consolation Clark Williams. Women high Mrs J Studer, second Mrs A R Kreage, consolation Mrs Hayden McCaskill. Traveling prize went to Mrs Harvey C Baker.

C. M. Ferguson Church St Country Club Hayden McCaskill A. R. Kresge Clark Williams J. Studer A. R. Kreage Harvey C. Baker

One O Clock Luncheon Honors Mrs Earl T Dailey

Honoring Mrs Earl T Dailey of Los Angeles California who is spending two weeks in this city. Mrs H Wescott Roach and Mrs Seth W Lewis hosted a one o clock luncheon at the Eastwood Friday with ten guests including Mrs Lewis Brown Mrs Elizabeth Biddle Mrs Harry Miller and Mrs John Halliday all of Gallipolis. Autumn flower bouquets decorated the tables.

Earl T. Dailey Los Angeles Calif H. Wescott Roach Seth W. Lewis Eastwood Lewis Brown Elizabeth Biddle Harry Miller John Halliday Gallipolis

Hostess Leads Fort Gower Chapter luncheon event

Mrs. Lowell Burnell of Glouster hosted a Fort Gower Chapter luncheon at her home with decor of chrysanthemums roses and ageratum. Attendees included state DAR officials and chapter regents from Athens Columbus Logan Nelsonville Marietta and Albany with Miss Charlotte Burton delivering remarks and Miss Margaret Johnson singing two solos. The November meeting was announced to be held with Mrs. Fay Cline and Mrs. D. Dailey in Albany.

Lowell Burnell Glouster Fort Gower Daughters of American Colonists Charlotte Burton Springfield John Heaume Daughters of the American Revolution R. W. Finsterwald Athens Romain Old Trails Columbus Mary Louise Bowen Dar Regent Logan Margaret Johnson Nelsonville Johnson M. G. Brown A. A. Chappelle C. N. Welch Middleport T. J. Summers C. R. Sloane Marietta Fay Cline O. D. Dailey Albany John Cross J. R. Harvey J. L. Henry Harry Hurn Gallipolis H. S. Hamilton McArthur Miss Burton Brown D. Dailey

All Bran Daily Keeps Constipation Away

Promote Kellogg's All Bran as a natural cereal to prevent constipation by adding bulk to the diet. Advocates daily intake with ample water to maintain regularity month after month. Produced by Kellogg's in Battle Creek and sold by grocers.

Kellogg's Battle Creek

Personal Notices Highlight Local Weekday Visits and Travel

Mr F X Rauch and friends plan a day of fishing at Buckeye Lake on Wednesday. Mrs C M Gill of 209 East State Street spent last week in Clarksburg West Virginia with son in law and daughter Ray and Mrs Warner. Mr Gill joined and returned home. Mrs A S Farnam of La Crosse Wisconsin visited at 218 East State Street with her son in law and daughter F D Forsyth. Mrs Harry Beckley at S Court Street to return Wednesday from Columbus after visiting her parents. Mrs Harlan convalescing after operation. Martin Grim of Chicago with niece Mrs Vance Grim of Nelsonville were recent visitors. Mrs L Bodder cared for her Beverly mother and joined Jennie Smith’s weekend gathering. Smith ill but improving.

C. M. Gill E. State St Clarksburg W. Va Ray Warner Gill A. S. Farnam la Crosse Wis F. D. Forsyth Harry Beckley S. Court St Columbus George Harlan Harlan Martin Grim Chicago Vance Grim Nelsonville Jennie Smith Ray Grim Florida

Queen Esthers Hold Potluck and Camp Report

Queen Esthers of the First Methodist Church hosted a potluck supper in the church parlors. Hester Hartman reported on activities enjoyed by Queen Esthers during last summer’s Lancaster Camp Grounds trip. Mrs. Paul Cotton led the program and plans for a missionary tea and bake sale were made.

Queen F Esthers First Methodist Church Hester Hartman Queen Esthers Lancaster Camp Grounds Paul Cotton

Reception for New Pastors at First Methodist Church

A reception will honor two new pastors Rev John W Danford and Rev FE Winston Jones at First Methodist Church Wednesday at eight. The Danfords and Joneses will greet church members and visiting pastors. Ralph Palmer chairs the reception committee and Mrs Gertrude Wolfe heads the refreshments.

First Methodist Church John W. Danford Winston Jones Danford

Stasia Wilson Cast in Abbott Comedy What a Life

Miss Stasia Wilson daughter of Ralph B. Wilson of Wellesley Hills will perform in What a Life on a 25 week tour across the United States and Canada. She stars opposite Jackie Coogan with Frank McGlynn Josephine Dunn and Cyrilla Dorne in the cast. The Legitimate Theater Corporation of America funds a national circuit covering 150 cities. The tour opened in Newark on Monday night October 2 and will proceed to Detroit and Montreal.

Stasia Wilson Ralph B. Wilson Wellesley Hills Mass Nelsonville George Abbott United States Canada Legitimate Theater Corporation of America Miss Wilson Jackie Coogan Kid Frank McGlynn John Drinkwater Abraham Lincoln Josephine Dunn Cyrilla Dorne Newark N. J Detroit Mich Montreal

Athens Women Attend Ohio PTA Convention in Columbus

Athens women P T A leaders travel to Columbus for the 34th Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers convention at Deshler Wallick Hotel October 11 to 13. Delegates include Mrs. L C Staats and leaders from West Side East Side Central and Junior-Senior High School P T A s. The theme Whose World Is This features talks by Dr William Lyon Phelps and a governor s mansion tea with a packed schedule of luncheons dinners and conferences.

Athens Columbus Deshler- Wallick L. C. Staats City Council of Parents and Teachers William Lyon Phelps Governor's Mansion Broad St Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers R. C. Alexander W. H. Herbert C. Tracy la Cost Yale University

Segale and Kittle Give Recital in Logan

Miss Virginia Segale and Mr. Frederick Kittle of Athens with Miss Ruth Ann Norris of Logan presented a violin and piano recital at the home of Mrs. Nellie Adams in Logan on Sunday afternoon. Segale performed works by Schubert and Lehar Kreisler, with Kittle accompanying. Norris contributed piano numbers, including works by Thompson Burleigh Burgmuller Beethoven Bach and Paderewski.

Virginia Jean Segale Frederick Kittle Athens Ruth Ann Norris Logan Nellie S. Adams Second St. Logan Drigo Fred Kittle N. Lan Mrs. Adams Thompson Burleigh Burgmuller Beethoven Bach

Children of God Is Vardis Fisher Epic of Mormons

Vardis Fisher's book Children of God surveys Mormon history from Palmyra to Utah, praised as an epic and prize-winning though uneven. The 769 page work centers on Joseph Smith and Brigham Young, blending history with expansive detail and dramatic narrative.

Vardis Fisher Midwest Middle West Hardy Mr. Fisher Fisher Palmyra N. Y Joseph Smith Brigham Young

Jean Slagle Birthday Party Honor Guest in Athens

Mrs. Lonnie Slagle hosted a birthday party for her daughter Jean Slagle at their Athens Route Three home on Saturday night October 7. Festivities included games, music, gifts, and refreshments in pink white and green. guests listed include Carl Bradley Carlos Marsh Arthur Chiki Bala Chiki Frank Porter Lewis McDaniel James Mitchell Howard Mitchell Frank Mattock Royden Kollister Harold McBride Ann McBride John Mitchell Earl Moody Ben Benyi Andy Benyi Lois Nagle Lois Bradley Dorothy Smith Jane Augustine Ethel Pierce Vera McBride Venice Turner Isabelle Fogarasy Tommy Lou Wood Peggy Shields Tillie Fogarasy Betty Moody and the Slagle family.

Lonnie Slagle Athens Route Three Jean Slagle Carl Bradley Carlos Marsh Arthur Chiki Bala Chiki Frank Porter Lewis McDaniel James Mitchell Howard Mitchell Frank Mattock Royden Kollister Harold McBride Ann McBride John Mitchell Earl Moody Ben Benyi Andy Benyi Lois Nagle Lois Bradley Dorothy Smith Jane Augustine Ethel Pierce Vera McBride Venice Turner Isabelle Fogarasy Tommy Lou Wood Peggy Shields Tillie Fogarasy Betty Moody Jean

Battle Fleets of England debuts with wartime guardrails

The March of Time issue The Battle Fleets of England arrives at Athena after Britain set censorship rules blocking filming of forts ships and defense sites. The film portrays the British Navy's role in defending England and aiding Allied victory, and was shipped to New York just before censorship took effect. Lord Mountbatten and Sir Roger Backhouse helped secure access to film complete naval activities, making this a rare public view of ongoing naval operations.

England March of Time The Athena Germany New York Britain Lord Mountbatten Sir Roger Backhouse Admiralty Europe

Women's Relief Corps Meeting and District News

Women's Relief Corps met at 69 W State St with Mrs J R Harves in charge. National president Elsa Carroll named. next district meeting in Logan. Hazel Wright to visit Athens Nov 3. social hour with Halloween refreshments. Bigelow amendment and city projects discussed. Nov 13 meeting at 69 W State St. International Relations Group AAUW meets Thursday 7 20 pm in Faculty Women's Club Rooms on neutrals. Alexander Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary to meet at Maud Vorhees home Friday 1 30 pm. Arthur Stuart program chair.

Women's Relief Corps Pfonday State St J. R. Harves Pittsburgh GAR Elsa F. Carroll North Dakota Lydia M. Rowe Portsmouth Logan Hazel Wright Marietta Athens Porter Dickens Bigelow Dickens Alexander Presbyterian Alexander Presbyterian Church Maud Vorhees Arthur Stuart

Breakfast Announcement for Eula Pendergrass Bride Elect

At a Country Club breakfast Mrs. Dayton D Wise and her mother Mrs Stella Pendergrass announced the engagement and upcoming marriage of Miss Eula Pendergrass to Mr Laurence Hayes son of Mr and Mrs E T Hayes The wedding is set for November 26 Bouquets of chrysanthemums pink and white place cards and bells with blue ribbon marked Laurence and Eula November 7 were used A guest list includes Mrs Harry Bennett Mrs Don Harvey Miss Lois McCoy Mrs Ray Rose Miss Helen Herman Miss Alice Mae Robinson Mrs E T Hayes Miss Margaret Edith Burt Mrs Charles Blackmore and the honored guest Miss Pendergrass

Country Club Dayton D. Wise Stella Pendergrass Eula Pendergrass Laurence Hayes E. T. Hayes Laurence and Eula Harry Bennett Don Harvey Lois McCoy Ray Rose Helen Herman Alice Mae Robinson Margaret Edith Burt Charles Blackmore Miss Pendergrass

Marriage Meddlers Plot in Greenwich Village Rescue

In a Greenwich Village hideaway Madge Graham, Lillian Underwood, and Harry Underwood plan disguises for a stunt to rescue Madge’s husband Dicky from a dangerous entanglement. They rehearse at a restaurant while tensions rise over Dicky’s absence and their anxious preparations.

Madge Graham Greenwich Village Lillian Harry Underwood Madge Dicky Harry

Then I Am Ready For The Dress In Her Studio

Adele Garrison describes Lillian dressing the narrator in a dark silk slip and a gown as part of a plan. Lillian forbids mirrors until Harry completes the look, then distracts with a solitaire game to occupy the narrator’s mind and ease worry over Dicky.

Lillian Harry Dicky Nix

Local Club Meetings Schedule For Wednesday

Calendar items list PEO dinner at Mrs. E C Class home in Athens Needle Club luncheon at Mrs. J H Gross 59 Morris Ave and Mothers Circle Guest meeting at Mrs. G A Patterson 15 Home St with notes to bring covered dishes. Rufus Putnam Brownie Scouts meet at the Methodist Church after school.

P.E.O Athens Needle Club J. H. Gross Morris Ave Mothers Circle G. A. Patterson Home St Rufus Putnam Methodist Church

Mountain State Festival Visitors Attend West Virginia Event

Mrs. Nora Atkinson Route Three attended the tenth Mountain State Forest Festival in Elkins West Virginia with queen Betty Jane Millsop crowned by Governor Homer A Holt on the Davis and Elkins College campus. James Montgomery Flagg was among the honored guests and a festival rail parade and grand parade highlighted the week.

Nora Atkinson Route Three Elkins W. Va Mountain State Forest Betty Jane Millsop Homer A. Holt Davis and Elkins College James Montgomery Flagg Atkinson Merritt Wilson, Sr Graceland Henry Gassaway Davis Stephen B. Elkins West Virginia Wilson

Unpredictable planetary Williams forecast for a dramatic year

The omen predicts sudden upheaval and radical changes affecting fortunes and destiny. A lavish outlay may be required to reorder life and aims, with romance possible through personal affiliations. A birthday individual faces a thrilling year with significant business, social, and domestic impact and a bold, adventurous child may emerge.

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